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1. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS THE NATION'S OLDEST CULTURAL INSTITUTION.
Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is America’s oldest federal cultural institution.
2. Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is America’s oldest federal cultural institution.
3. JAMES MADISON FIRST PROPOSED THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
4. IT MAKES CONGRESS'S JOB A LOT EASIER.
5. IT'S THE LARGEST LIBRARY ON EARTH.
6. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTAINS SOME SURPRISING ITEMS.
The Library of Congress is home to an eclectic collection, with books ranging in size from a tiny copy of “Ole King Cole” to a 5-foot-by-7-foot photo book filled with color images of Bhutan.
7. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS OWNS MATERIALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
8. IT PRESERVES AMERICA'S MOST IMPORTANT FILMS.
9. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SERVES PATRONS OF ALL ABILITIES.
10. ONLY THREE LIBRARIANS OF CONGRESS HAVE BEEN ACTUAL LIBRARIANS.
11. IT RECEIVES EVERY PUBLIC TWEET YOU WRITE